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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
ARJUNA AWARDEE AND INDIANOIL EMPLOYEE SPRINTER HIMA DAS QUALIFIES H.S. EXAM WITH FIRST DIVISION
Kolkata, May 28, 2019
National icon, Arjuna awardee athlete and IndianOil Employee at IndianOil AOD State Office, Hima Das has passed the Higher Secondary Examination with First Division Marks. Hima has recently won an Asian Games Silver  and is known as the “Dhing Express”, a resident of the Dhing Village in Nagaon District of Assam.
Sri Amit Kr Basu, Executive Director IC , IndianOil has applauded Hima’s passion for academic performance despite her challenging schedule as one of the leading athletes in the country.
Hima secured a total of 349 marks out of 500 marks from Dhing College which is affiliated with the Guwahati University . She is a student of Arts and her subjects included English, Assamese, Political Science and Geography. She is among 11 students who secured First Division in Arts Stream from her college.
This achievement is significant in view of the rigorous L.C. Training schedule Hima has to manage and even as of now She is busy with her regimented training schedule at Poland.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles passing away of Shri Shiv Kumar Pareek
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former PM Vajpayee’s long-time aide Shri Shiv Kumar Pareek.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Saddened by the passing away of Shri Shiv Kumar Pareek Ji. Firmly rooted in our Party’s ideology, he devoted himself to service, nation building and worked closely with Atal Ji. Will cherish my interactions with him over the years. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti."
During his day-long visit to Bengaluru, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited Centre for Airborne Systems, DRDO, where he was shown several indigenous products of various DRDO labs. The products included AEW&C, Radar Systems, EW Systems, UAV’s, Nirbhay Missile, Robotic vehicles, Indigenous Aircraft Engine, Small Turbofan Engine, Bio Medical Systems, Microwave transmitters for missiles, semiconductor components and several other products.
Earlier in the day, Shri Rajnath Singh scripted history by becoming the first Raksha Mantri to fly the Light Combat Aircraft  ‘Tejas’. He undertook 30-minute sortie in the indigenously-built multi-role fighter aircraft with Air Vice Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  Airport.
Addressing the DRDO fraternity at Centre for Airborne Systems, Raksha Mantri said it was a very proud and memorable moment for him to fly the indigenously developed fighter aircraft. He appreciated the constant effort put forth by the scientists and technicians in the development of indigenous defence systems. Shri Rajnath Singh stated that continuing success of ASTRA missile, LCA Tejas and successful utilization of NETRA in Balakot has re-imposed the confidence of country in DRDO. He declared that with continuing efforts, country should aim at meeting the requirement of our Defense Services through indigenous efforts.
Raksha Mantri complemented the Indian industries who are part of the manufacturing ecosystem of the country. He said indigenous content shall reach 75 per cent by 2030. He congratulated all the Scientists and personnel of DRDO on various successes and for excellent organization of exhibition of indigenous products.
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO said Raksha Mantri flying LCA Tejas and his visit to the exhibition of DRDO is an immense boost to the DRDO Scientists & personnel and it will enthuse them to work towards indigenous efforts.
Eminent dignitaries such as Chairman HAL, Director General , Director General , Director General , Director General  financial advisers, DRDO Scientists, Service Officers from armed forces, HAL and other agencies were present on the occasion.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa  at Leh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of the National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH and to create the post of Director in Level -14  to oversee implementation of the project from the construction stage itself.
Consequent to the formation of Ladakh as Union Territory and for the promotion of native culture of Ladakh, it has been decided by the Government of India to promote Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine by establishing a National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa  at Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh at an estimated cost of Rs.47.25 crore.
Sowa-Rigpa is a Traditional Medical system of the Himalayan belt in India. It has been popularly practiced in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling , Himachal Pradesh, Union Territory of Ladakh and now all over India.
The setting up of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa would provide an impetus for the revival of Sowa-Rigpa in the Indian Sub-continent. The Institute will also provide opportunities for students of Sowa-Rigpa not only in India but also from other countries.
The Institute will be an autonomous National Institute under Ministry of AYUSH with the mandate to undertake interdisciplinary education and research programmes in Sowa-Rigpa in collaboration with premier national and international Institutes and facilitate integration of different systems of medicine.
After setting up of NISR, the synergy among the existing Sowa Rigpa Institutions - Central University of Tibetan Studies. Sarnath, Varanasi and Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh. which are under the administrative control of Ministry of Culture and NISR will be established.
This will facilitate quality education, scientific validation, quality control & standardization and safety evaluation of Sowa-Rigpa products, standardized Sowa-Rigpa based tertiary health delivery and to promote interdisciplinary research & education of Sowa-Rigpa at undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral levels.
The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa would identify the best Sowa-Rigpa treatment – including their standard procedures-within the framework of traditional Sowa-Rigpa principle and possible co-relation with bio-molecular western medicine in providing health care facilities to the general public.
Objective
The objective is to establish the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa  as an apex Institute for Sowa-Rigpa with aim of bringing a valid and useful synergy between Traditional Wisdom of Sowa-Rigpa and modern science, tools and technology. It will help to promote interdisciplinary research & education of Sowa-Rigpa.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’S TEACHINGS MORE RELEVANT TODAY, SAYS SWAMI BODHAMAYANANDA
WEBINAR ON ‘STRONGER YOUTH-STRONGER INDIA’’ CONDUCTED TO MARK NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
Swami Vivekananda’s teachings are more relevant today and will continue to inspire the youth for the next thousand years, said Swami Bodhamayananda, Director, Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. Delivering a Key Note address at the Webinar on “Stronger Youth – Stronger India”, jointly organized by the Press Information Bureau  and the Regional Outreach Bureau , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Hyderabad on Wednesday to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which is celebrated as the National Youth Day, Swami Bodhamayananda said that the youth should take inspiration from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda to become stronger mentally and spiritually. He exhorted the youth to become character-builders to make India stronger and powerful.
Referring to the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav, being celebrated to mark the 75 years of India’s Independence, the Swamijisaid it is the right occasion for us to recollect the contributions of our freedom fighters and define our role in nation’s building. Saying that Swami Vivekananda had emphasized the role of teacher and quality education, he said his ideas were included in the National Education Policy- , recently introduced by the Government of India.
“Present day youth are lacking physical, mental strength and ultimately losing confidence in them. There is a need to build institutes which give right knowledge at right time in a right way”, he said. Explaining the three gateways to become stronger mentally, spiritually and physically, he said what we listen, what we see and what we read matters a lot. He suggested the youth to practice ‘swadhyayam’ which means self-analysis and practice to read at least 15 to 20 pages of an inspiring book per day.
Stressing the importance of teacher, the Swamiji said the Google can merely provide information but not inspiration. A good teacher brings the best in a student and helps in character building. ‘A trained mind cannot make a mistake’, he said.
In her inaugural address, Smt. ShrutiPatil, Director, PIB and ROB, said the birth anniversary of Swamy Vivekananda is celebrated as the National Youth Day keep the youth motivated so that they can contribute to nation-building. Dr.ManasKrishnakanth, Deputy Director, PIB moderated the session. Several officers and staff members of PIB, ROB and NYK officers and volunteers and followers of Swami Vivekananda participated in the webinar.
President's Secretariat
Education is one of the Most Powerful Tools that can Initiate Societal Changes and Transform the Economic Fortunes of a Country, Says President
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the Lakshmipat Singhania –IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards today  in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he was delighted to present the Lakshmipat Singhania- IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards 2017. He congratulated the JK Organization and the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow for instituting National Leadership Awards in three major categories namely, Business, Science & Technology and Community Service & Social Upliftment.
The President said that India has made tremendous progress over the last 70 years since independence. We have witnessed tangible changes in almost every sphere of our lives. The most notable transformations have been in the social and economic sphere- we have come a long way from being an under-developed nation to being the third largest economy in the world, in terms of purchasing power parity, and also amongst the fastest growing major economies in the world. And yet, the greatest challenge facing our policy makers and national leaders even today is to ensure that the fruits of economic development are equitably distributed, resulting in a reduction in income disparities. Growth has to be truly inclusive for it to be meaningful. We must keep in mind that even after seven decades of planned economic growth, disparities still abound across regions, states and social groups. These only serve to remind us that our policies, developmental paradigms and delivery mechanisms need to be made even more broad-based and effective.
The President said that there can be no second opinion on the critical role that education plays in the development of a nation. It is one of the most powerful tools that can initiate societal changes and transform the economic fortunes of a country. The need to make critical reforms in our educational system is more compelling now, in many ways, than at any time before. The private sector should be encouraged to play a larger role in our educational system. Some of the top universities of the world have been built on the initiative of the private sector.
Prime Minister's Office
PM salutes air warriors and their families on Air Force Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted air warriors and their families on Air Force Day.
“A grateful nation salutes our valorous air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. They keep our skies safe and are at the forefront of serving humanity in times of disasters. Proud of the Indian Air Force”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Steel
Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh holds the performance review meeting of SAIL, NMDC and MECON
Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh today held Video Conference with Chairman, SAIL, CMDs of NMDC and MECON, to review the activities and performance of these CPSEs.
Chairman/CMDs made the presentations to inform about the organisation, ongoing activities, projects, financial performance and the way forward. While reviewing the performance, Steel Minister appreciated the role and contribution of the CPSEs in the Indian steel sector and shared his insights on the way forward for CPSEs.
While deliberating on the specific issues, Steel Minister requested SAIL to expedite the wage revision as per DPE guidelines, resolve the land encroachment/reconciliation issues and work towards providing the rails of global standards and specifications at competitive rates to Indian railways. NMDC briefed the Steel Minister on its exploration plans in the future. Steel Minister noted with happiness the work of MECON in diversified portfolios.
The Minister further directed CPSEs to align their business activities to remain competitive in the market.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
3.85 LMT wheat stock sold for Rs. 901 Crore in second e-auction by Food Corporation of India
To address rising prices of wheat and Atta, e-auction to continue every Wednesday till 2nd week of March 2023
More than 1060 bidders participated and 3.85 LMT wheat was sold during the second e-auction organised by the Food Corporation of India  on 15.02.2023. The corporation offered 15.25 LMT Wheat stock during the auction.
In the second e-auction quantities ranging from of 100 to 499 MT had maximum demand followed by quantities of 500-1000 MT followed by 50-100 MT indicating that small and medium flour millers and traders actively participated in the auction. Only 5 bids were received for the maximum quantity of 3000 MT at one go.
Weighted average rate of Rs. 2338.01/Qtl was realised by FCI in the auction. Rs. 901 Cr was generated by FCI in the 2nd e-auction.
In order to address the rising price of wheat and Atta in the country, as per the recommendation made by the Group of Ministers, FCI is offering wheat for e-auction. The sale of wheat through e. auction will continue throughout the country on every Wednesday till 2nd week of March 2023.
Govt. of India has also allocated 3 LMT wheat to Govt. PSUs/cooperatives/Federations like Kendriya Bhandar, NCCF and NAFED for sale without e-auction. The concessional rates for wheat to be lifted @Rs 23.50/ Kg and Atta to be issued to public @ MSP not exceeding Rs 29.50 /KG under this scheme has also been revised by GoI @ Rs 21.50/Kg and sale of Atta from such stock @MSP not exceeding Rs. 27.50 per Kg.
National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited  has been allowed to lift 68000 MT of Wheat stock under the above scheme across 08 states. Allotment of 1 LMT Wheat is made to NAFED and 1.32 LMT Wheat made to Kendriya Bhandar under this scheme to bring down the price of Atta across the country and sale of Atta been operationalized by these cooperatives after lifting of stock from FCI.
Offloading of more than 25 LMT wheat stock out of 30 LMT earmarked for sale under OMSSD  in the market through OMSS  scheme within a span of two months through multiple channels will have impact to contain the inflationary price trend of Wheat and Atta and also stabilised price rise in food economy bringing relief to the common man sustaining the objective of scheme.
Vice President's Secretariat
VP hails ISRO for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2
It’s a glowing testimony to the rapid advance India has made in S&T: Vice President;
Calls it a big leap forward to explore the outer space
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today congratulated scientists and personnel of Indian Space Research Organisation  and Department of Space on the successful launch of Chandrayaan – 2.
He highly appreciated the fact that the vehicle and Chandrayaan-2 were fully fabricated in India.
This is indeed a golden chapter and major milestone in India’s progress in science and technology,” he added.
The Vice President said he looked forward to a successful completion of the Chandrayaan-2 project when it lands at a site on the lunar surface where no man-made object has ever reached.
“This is indeed is big leap forward in India’s contribution to explore the outer space as it joins three other countries which have undertaken similar challenging missions. It is really a glowing testimony to the rapid advances the country has been making in Science and Technology in the last few years,” the Vice President added.
Shri Naidu took to Twitter and Facebook to hail the achievement of Indian space scientists.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative with NSDC and IndusInd Bank to promote skilling
The initiative will equip rural youth, particularly women with key Digital Skills and make them job and future-ready: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
A customized bus will promote 'Skill India Mission’ with 60,000 youth to be empowered over a period of five years
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla today launched ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative with NSDC and IndusInd Bank with a flagging off ceremony. Under the partnership, 60,000 youth will be empowered over a period of five years with the objective of improving livelihood of rural households by providing relevant skills training to its youth population.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that as a customised bus with retrofitted tools, Skills On Wheels will take the Skill India Mission to the remotest corners of India. The initiative will equip rural youth, particularly women with key Digital Skills and make them job and future-ready, he added.
Under the collaboration, a customized bus with retrofitted tools will promote the 'Skill India Mission’ initiative through 'Skills on Wheels' and will travel across the length and breadth of aspirational and backward districts. The initiative is aimed at spreading awareness at grass root level about free skill training programs enabling youth to profoundly change the trajectory of their lives through robust skill training. Aligned with this mission, this partnership with IndusInd Bank is aimed at empowering the youth of the nation through the ‘Skills on Wheels’ project.
The objective of Skills on Wheels is to enable a large number of youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will improve their theoretical as well as practical knowledge and help them in securing a better livelihood by bringing necessary synergy, oversight, and effective coordination. It aims to bridge the gap between the skilled people required in the industry and the unemployed youth by ensuring that the right candidate with a passion for a particular job chooses the right course according to his/her academic background, aptitude, and skill set.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 626
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 218.79 Crore
More than 2 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 218.79 Crore  today. More than 2 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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|
1st Dose
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10415228
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
10119117
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
7033212
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18436859
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
17716887
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
13668698
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
41044245
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
31836159
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61950702
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
53099672
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
561300808
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
515872956
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
96802431
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
204034401
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|
2nd Dose
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|
196985699
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
49235139
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
127672140
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2nd Dose
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123155886
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Precaution Dose
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47603737
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1024854383
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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948786376
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Precaution Dose
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214343217
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Total
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2187983976
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 2nd October, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1
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2nd Dose
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|
58
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Precaution Dose
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|
1080
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
10
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|
2nd Dose
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|
89
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
2688
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
3013
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
8883
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
1024
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
3494
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
4928
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|
2nd Dose
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|
14206
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
141977
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
797
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|
2nd Dose
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|
2852
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Precaution Dose
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|
53348
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
531
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|
2nd Dose
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|
2311
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Precaution Dose
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|
25775
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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10304
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
31893
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Precaution Dose
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224868
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|
Total
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267065
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Chairperson, Lokpal administers oath of office to the Members, Lokpal
The Chairperson, Lokpal, Sh. Justice P. C. Ghose administered the oath of office to the following Members of Lokpal at a function organised here today:
1. Sh. Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
2. Sh. Justice Pradeep Kumar Mohanty
3. Smt. Justice Abhilasha Kumari
4. Sh. Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi
5. Sh. Dinesh Kumar Jain
6. Smt. Archana Ramasundaram
7. Sh. Mahender Singh
8. Dr. Indrajeet Prasad Gautam
The Secretary DoPT, Dr C. Chandramouli, the Central Vigilance Commissioner  Sh. K V Chowdary, Director, Intelligence Bureau  Shri Rajiv Jain and other dignitaries were also present.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to release 10th instalment of PM-KISAN on 1st January
More than Rs 20,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families to be transferred
Samman Rashi of over Rs 1.6 lakh crore has been transferred to farmer families so far
In line with PM’s continued commitment and resolve to empower grassroot level farmers
PM to also release equity grant of more than Rs. 14 crore to about 351 FPOs; to benefit more than 1.24 lakhs farmers
In line with the continued commitment and resolve to empower grassroot level farmers, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the 10th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  scheme on 1st January, 2022 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. This will enable the transfer of an amount of more than Rs. 20,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of Rs. 6000/- per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmer families, payable in three equal 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. In this scheme, Samman Rashi of over Rs. 1.6 lakh crore has been transferred to farmer families so far.
During the programme, Prime Minister will also release equity grant of more than Rs. 14 crore to about 351 Farmer Producer Organizations , which will benefit more than 1.24 lakh farmers. Prime Minister will interact with FPOs during the event and will also address the nation.
Union Agriculture Minister will also be present on the occasion.